When 5 is added to a number, we get 15. How do we represent this in the form of

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When

5

is added to a number, we get

15

. How do we represent this in the form of an equation in variable

x

Options:

A . x=15+5

B . x−5=15

C . x+15=5

D . x+5=15

Answer: Option D
:
D
Let us take the number to be

x

.
When

5

is added to the number, we get

x + 5.

Now, we know that when

5

is added to that number, we get

15

.
Hence,

x + 5 = 15

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